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    Perry Beeches Secondary School

    I was in Mr McShanes class for English. I think he was our home teacher 2A. 1964-65
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    Perry Beeches Secondary School

    Which classes were you in? I was Wendy Stevens then. I was in 3A 1965 before leaving for Australia. Mr Linnell.
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    Upper Webster Street

    Cissie McHugh was my aunty. Mchugh 's were a big family. My mum was Lilly McHugh. I was born in Clarendon St. 1951. Moved to Great Barr, Perry Barr, South Australia.
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    Perry Beeches Secondary School

    Just read this post. A bit late I know but I lived in Cliveden Avenue. I knew June very well and Lilly. June lived in Pendragon Ave. Next to Gillian Brown. I'd love to know what happened to Gillian. Susan Hamblyn lived across the road from June. Also Pauline Thrush (Perry Beeches). Pauline Ross...
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    Scouts Cubs Boys Brigade Girl Guides Brownies

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    Dorrington Road Infant and Junior School

    I think it was Miss Kirkham. I was there in the 50's too. Must've started 1956. I would've been just 5. I loved being in Mr Doe's class then Miss Kirkham. She terrified me in fact I think I've been scarred for life. I ran away from school one day because I was so frightened. Another time I was...
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    Upper Webster Street

    The shop did sell coal before Cissie McHugh took over.
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    Upper Webster Street

    The shop was Cissie McHugh's. My Aunt.
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    Perry Beeches Secondary School

    That's interesting. You're right, Alan hated Beeches Road School. Where did you live? Alan lives in Queensland now. He's had an interesting life, British army, lighthouse keeper, lived in America for a few years. Then back to Australia. My mum & dad were very happy in Australia too.
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    Aston Photos

    Not Hillier, Stevens. Left Aston about 1954 when I was 2 years old. Left England 1965.
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    Perry Beeches Secondary School

    So very sorry to hear about Clifford. Please accept my condolences. I remember him well, sad news.
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    Aston Photos

    Fantastic, thank you
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    Pump Tavern Montague Street

    Think I've worked it out. Really appreciate the help.
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    Pump Tavern Montague Street

    Thank you. I'm not sure how I can save the image so I can use it. Is there some special way to download?
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    Pump Tavern Montague Street

    Thank you, I'll have a look
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